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Voyager 1, launched in 1977, carried the famous Golden Record containing sounds, images, and greetings from Earth, intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life that might encounter it. Pioneer 10 and 11 carried simpler plaques, while Voyager 2 carried a similar record but was not the first.

Exobiology (also called astrobiology) is the branch of biology that studies the possibility of life existing beyond Earth. Anatomy studies body structure, morphology studies form and structure of organisms, and taxonomy classifies living things.

Superman is technically an alien (Kryptonian) who was sent to Earth as a baby and grew up to become Earth's greatest superhero. While ET is also a famous alien, Superman is more iconic and has been part of popular culture since 1938. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader are human characters from Star Wars.

Anemia is most commonly caused by iron deficiency, which reduces hemoglobin production needed for oxygen transport in red blood cells. While vitamin deficiencies (B12, folate) and protein deficiencies can cause specific anemia types, iron deficiency is the most prevalent cause globally, especially in women.

Manali in Himachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant apple orchards and is one of India's major apple-producing regions. The cool climate and suitable soil conditions make it ideal for apple cultivation. Leh is too cold for commercial apple production despite having some fruit trees. Ooty and Kodaikanal are hill stations but are known more for tea, coffee, and spices rather than apple production.

Shillong Peak is indeed the highest point in Meghalaya, standing at approximately 1,965 meters above sea level. It's located near Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, and offers panoramic views of the surrounding areas. Maharashtra's highest point is Kalsubai, Tamil Nadu's is Doddabetta, and West Bengal's is Sandakphu - none of which are Shillong Peak.

The Aravalli Range is indeed India's oldest, having formed over 2.5 billion years ago during the Precambrian era. The Himalayas are geologically the youngest (still rising), while the Vindhyas and Nilgiris are also older than the Himalayas but not as ancient as the Aravallis.

The Dardanelles Strait connects the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea (part of the Mediterranean), and via the Bosporus, it connects to the Black Sea. This forms the Turkish Straits system linking these two major bodies of water. The Dead Sea, Red Sea, and Caspian Sea are not connected through this route.

Sevagram was indeed originally called Segaon. Mahatma Gandhi renamed it Sevagram (meaning 'village of service') when he established his ashram there in 1936. The name change reflected his vision of the village as a center for social service and India's independence movement.